Featured, Houston County, Local News

AAA offering free towing services during Labor Day weekend

Labor Day weekend is here, and many people will be hitting the road to celebrate the unofficial end of the summer.
Cameron Branscomb,

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Labor Day weekend is here, and many people will be hitting the road to celebrate the unofficial end of the summer. During the holiday weekend, Triple A is offering free towing services for those who may be under the influence. Director of Communications for the Georgia Department of Transportation, Gina Snider, says GDOT also offers…

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End Zone, Game of the Week, Local Sports, Sports

The End Zone Game of the Week Preview: Northside vs. Warner Robins, Pt. 3

The End Zone Game of the Week is scheduled for Friday, September 2, at 7:30 p.m. at McConnell Talbert Stadium.
Shaaz Peerani,

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — One of the most electric rivalries in Georgia is our End Zone Game of the Week. The Northside Eagles are set to face the Warner Robins Demons in one of the most heated rivalries in Middle Georgia. The Eagles are 1-1 on the season, with a loss at Jones County in week one, but dominated…

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Bibb County, Education, Featured, Local News

Macon-Bibb Mayor Lester Miller launches Mayor’s Literacy Alliance

Macon-Bibb Mayor Lester Miller is partnering with the Bibb County School District and Central Georgia Technical College to launch the Mayor's Literacy Alliance program.
Brick Nelson,

MACON,Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Macon-Bibb Mayor Lester Miller is partnering with the Bibb County School District and Central Georgia Technical College to launch the Mayor’s Literacy Alliance program. Miller held a news conference in the Commission Chambers at Macon City Hall Thursday to issue a proclamation to launch the program. The mayor’s literacy alliance aims to create a network dedicated to…

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Baldwin County, Featured, Local News

Baldwin County partners with Windstream to expand broadband services

Baldwin County residents will now be able to have more access to high speed internet thanks to Windstream's expansion of broadband service.
Brick Nelson,

MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Baldwin County residents will now be able to have more access to high speed internet thanks to Windstream’s expansion of broadband service. For residenst of Lake Laurel in Baldwin County, getting connected to the internet for work or for school has been a challenge. However, thanks to the partnership between Windstream and Baldwin County, residents like…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News

UPDATE: Bibb Sheriff’s Office announces 2 arrests in T Mart armed robbery

Two suspects are now in custody in connection with an August 23 armed robbery.
41NBC Web Producer,

UPDATE (9/1): Two suspects are now in custody in connection with an August 23 armed robbery. A Bibb County Sheriff’s Office news release says investigators, along with the U.S. Marshals Southeast Regional Fugitive Task Force and members of the FBI, arrested the pair after serving a search warrant at a home on Magnolia Drive. 33-year-old Antonio Demarcus Ford is being…

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Featured, Local News, Weather

September to begin on a wet note for the Peach State

Aaron Lowery,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Storm chances are returning today across Middle Georgia Today It’s a sunny start for Middle Georgia today but cloud cover will fill in later this afternoon. A low pressure system is churning in South Georgia and slowly moving northward, bringing moisture and clouds with it. The early sun, however, is allowing for temperatures to rise quickly….

Tech Report: Nasa Is Partnering With Space X For More Missions. Netflix Looking At November Launch For It's Ad Streaming Service.
Tech Report, Technology

Tech Report: Nasa is partnering with Space X for more missions

Tyvonte' Maxwell,

Netflix is looking to charge brands additional prices to promote on its upcoming platform. Five more astronauts have been awarded missions to Space X. Google employees are pressuring higher ups to abandon artificial intelligence with Israeli Government. Remote work could be damaged by a future recession.   Categories: Tech Report, Technology Tags: Google, Israeli, netflix, Space X

Morning Business Report
Featured, Morning Business Report

Morning Business Report: Disney exploring membership program similar to Amazon Prime

Edward Smart,

Executives at Best Buy, Ulta, Gap, and other top chains have said in recent weeks that they are expecting a shopping season packed with discounts. Some chains have stockpiled too much and will increase promotions to sell the glut of goods during the holiday season. Disney is exploring a membership program like Amazon Prime to offer discounts and perks. Flights…

Bs Report: August 31st The Dawgs Are Still Strong
Sports

BS Report: August 31st – The Dawgs are Still Strong

Georgia has given up quite a few players to the NFL, particularly on defense.
David Tufts,

Georgia has given up quite a few players to the NFL, particularly on defense. Bill Shanks believes that the rising talent on the roster will be enough to give the Dawgs a solid season and a shot at another title. Categories: Sports Tags: Bill Shanks, College Football, Georgia Bulldogs, SEC, UGA

The End Zone Game Of The Week Preview: Northside Vs. Warner Robins, Pt. 2
End Zone, Game of the Week, Local Sports, Sports

The End Zone Game of the Week Preview: Northside vs. Warner Robins, Pt. 2

The End Zone Game of the Week is scheduled for Friday, September 2, at 7:30 p.m. at McConnell Talbert Stadium.
Shaaz Peerani,

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — In just two days, the intense rivalry between the Northside Eagles and the Warner Robins Demons will go down as our End Zone Game of the Week. The Demons are coming off of back-to-back GHSA 5A state titles but began their 2022 campaign with a rare 27-10 loss to Lee County, the second-ranked team in…

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Featured, Local News, Weather

Scattered storms return Thursday

Highs will warm to the low 90s Thursday, before widespread showers and storms start popping up in Middle Georgia
Cecilia Reeves,

A stalled cold front has been keeping rain and storms mainly in our southern counties this evening. Our break from widespread showers and storms will be short lived as more moisture moves in from the Atlantic Thursday. A few storms tomorrow afternoon could contain heavy rain and gusty winds. Highs tomorrow have the potential to warm into the low 90s,…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Coroner: Donations help fund military funeral honors for homeless veteran

Thanks to the help of strangers, a homeless veteran found dead in Macon is laid to rest with full military honors.
Brick Nelson,

MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Thanks to the help of strangers, a homeless veteran found dead in Macon is laid to rest with full military honors. The Georgia Patriot Guard held a military honor funeral ceremony Tuesday for Air Force veteran Joel Kenneth Thomas. His body was found on August 16. After being identified, Macon-Bibb Coroner Leon Jones decided to raise…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Macon VA hospital aims to help in fight against overdoses

As part of International Overdose Awareness Day, the Macon VA hospital handed out Narcan nasal spray.
Cameron Branscomb,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – As part of International Overdose Awareness Day, the Macon VA hospital handed out Narcan nasal spray. Narcan can be used to reverse the effects of opioid overdoses. “So easy to use, you can use it within maybe one to two minutes,” pain clinical pharmacist Nieka Jackson said. “It comes in a little package. You don’t have…
Bibb County, Business, Featured, Local News, WMGT

Leadership Macon looking for nominations for 2023 class

Leadership Macon is looking for nominations for its 2023 class.
Ariel Schiller,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Leadership Macon is looking for nominations for its 2023 class. The community leadership program started in 1979. Each year, emerging leaders participate in the program and learn all about Macon. The program also looks at the strengths and challenges Macon faces. It encourages participants to get involved in the community to make it a better place…

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Entertainment, Featured, Mom to Mom

Mom to Mom: DIY Dog Toys

Drake Rozelle,

(41NBC/WMGT) —  Today, we are making DIY dog toys so you can save some money! All you need are some old T-shirts in your house and some scissors. So if you’re ready, you’re going to take the old T-shirts– you will probably need about two T-shirts to make one dog toy. So you’re going to take the T-shirt and then…

Ask Angi: Projects To Do Before Moving Into A New Home
Ask Angi, Featured

Ask Angi: Projects to do before moving into a new home

Drake Rozelle,

(41NBC/WMGT) — Renovating your new home is the best way to personalize it to your exact needs and preferences, but you may not know where to start. Rachel Zepernick, interior home expert at Angi, is here to walk us through projects that should be done before moving into a new home. “If your new kitchen needs upgrades, try to get…

Morning Business Report
Featured, Morning Business Report

Morning Business Report: Half of U.S. cities witnessed double-digit rent increases this month

Edward Smart,

More than half of U.S. cities have witnessed double-digit rent increases this month. Job openings top 11.2 million in July, well above estimates. Bed Bath & Beyond will unveil its turnaround plan to raise money to survive and give shoppers a reason to enter its stores. Bowling company Bowlero sees potential to expand to 800 bowling centers nationwide. Categories: Featured,…

Mercer Prepares For Jordan Hare’s Electric Atmosphere
Local Sports, Sports

Mercer prepares for Jordan-Hare’s electric atmosphere

Mercer faces Auburn Saturday, September 3, at 7 p.m. EST, at Jordan-Hare Stadium.
Shaaz Peerani,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — After a dominating performance against Morehead State last week, the Mercer football team is in for a strong SEC challenge against Auburn on Saturday. During SEC Media Days, several athletes noted Jordan-Hare Stadium as one of the most electric atmospheres in college football. To prepare themselves for the crowd noise, the Bears have been playing a…

The End Zone Game Of The Week Preview: Northside Vs. Warner Robins
End Zone, Game of the Week, Local Sports, Sports, WMGT

The End Zone Game of the Week Preview: Northside vs. Warner Robins

The End Zone Game of the Week is scheduled for Friday, September 2, at 7:30 p.m. at McConnell Talbert Stadium.
Shaaz Peerani,

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The End Zone Game of the Week for week three features one of the biggest rivalries in the state: Northside Eagles vs. Warner Robins Demons. The Eagles fell to Jones County in week one but bounced back last week, dominating Peach County to become 1-1 in the early season. On the other hand, the Demons…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Preservation group offers reward after downtown Macon’s Rose Hill Cemetery vandalized

A local preservation group announces a $1,000 reward for tips after someone vandalized the gate to Macon's historic Rose Hill Cemetery.
Brick Nelson,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A local preservation group announces a $1,000 dollar reward for tips after someone vandalized the gate to Macon’s historic Rose Hill Cemetery. The incident happened around 10 p.m. Saturday. Rose Hill Preservation and Restoration Inc. shared surveillance video on social media. The video shows someone with red hair approaching the front gate of the cemetery on…

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Featured, Local News, Macon County

City of Ideal hosts ‘Cornhole and Conversation’

A "Cornhole and Conversation" event was held Tuesday night at Ideal City Park on MLK Avenue.
Brick Nelson,

IDEAL, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The City of Ideal in Macon County is bringing residents together to engage with political candidates in a unique way. A “Cornhole and Conversation” event was held Tuesday night at Ideal City Park on MLK Avenue. Voters could enjoy playing cornhole and talking with six candidates running for county, state and federal offices. Guests included State…

Joint Agriculture Committee Chairmen Ag Issues Summit
Business, Featured, Georgia News, Houston County, Local News, WMGT

Joint Agriculture Committee Chairmen Ag Issues Summit addresses issues farmers face

Farmers always have to deal with issues like the weather, but according to farmer Knapp Boddiford, he's seeing more problems than ever before.
Ariel Schiller,

PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Farmers always have to deal with issues like the weather, but according to farmer Knapp Boddiford, he’s seeing more problems than ever before. “Labor’s also been a big increasing challenge, and also certainly this current market year, inputs are almost doubled, everything is out of the roof,” Boddiford said. “It’s been a very trying year to…

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Education, Featured, Local News, Peach County, WMGT

Fort Valley State University receives grant for Head Start/ Early Head Start program

Fort Valley State University is providing resources to families across middle Georgia thanks to grant funding.
Lizbeth Gutierrez,

Fort Valley State University receives grant for its Early Head start programFort Valley State University FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Fort Valley State University is providing resources to families across middle Georgia thanks to grant funding. The $6.49 million grant from the Department of Health and Human Services Early Head Start Child Care Partnership will help more than 400 children….